Re the raisable rudder, Ever since I got my M17 hull number 300 I have read and see photos of the raisable rudder. I'm not talking about the kick up rudder but the outfit that allows the rudder to slide upward to clear the ground while on the trailer. My M17 did not come with such a contraption. Is the hardware available from somewhere?
Thanks. Fred Berthrong Dulce, M17 #300 On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:02:00 -0800 Larry E Yake <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > This question is for Jerry or anyone who has experience with both the > old > style M17 rudder with the "stepped forward" leading edge below the > hull, > and the newer style "straight edge" raiseable rudder. > > I have the older style and am in the process of refinishing and > resealing > it. The seam between the main body of the rudder and the attached > leading > edge portion (with 3 - 1/2" wood dowels) had opened and was > allowing > moisture into the wood. In order to reseal it, I have removed it to > clean > the surfaces. I am wondering if this would be a good time to convert > it > to the raiseable "straight edge" type. It has been an inconvenience > a few > times not being able to raise the rudder, but it is my understanding > that > the "stepped forward" rudder was the original Lyle Hess design to > better > balance the helm. It certain is well balanced. My question is how > much > balance would I lose going to the newer design? > > Thanks, > Larry Yake > M17, #200 > Tullamore > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
